#Paint Stencil

[thecraftingwell]

German Crosses - Type 4/5 - 1/48 Scale

Scale Modelling Paint Mask Sets for German aircraft.

This is for WWII German Crosses Type 4/5 used during the later years of WWII. There are 8 different sizes in this set with 6 of each size allowing you to paint multiple aircraft at the same time.

Type 1 - Available in 1/32 and 1/48 Scale 

German Crosses Type 2 used on German Aircraft during the early stages of World War 2. These are the crosses with the black cross centre, white and black surrounds. Available in 1/24, 1/32 and 1/48 scale each set comprises 10 sizes with 4 of each size included (40 Total)

German Crosses Type 3 used on German Aircraft during the early years of World War 2. These are the crosses with a black centre and white corners. Available in 1/24, 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scales, each set has 12 diiferent sizes, each set includes 4 of each size (48 Total).

German Crosses Type 4/5 used on World War 2 era aircrafts. These are the crosses without the cross centre and either white or black corners. Available in 1/24, 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scale each set comprises 8 sizes with 6 of each size included (48 Total)

German Crosses Type 6/7 used on late World War 2 era aircrafts. These are the crosses without the cross centre and the thin black or white corners. Available in 1/24, 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scale each set comprises 4 different sizes with 6 of each size (24 Total)

Multi Sets

Available in 1/32 and 1/48 scale for either early war crosses (1,2,3), late war crosses (4/5, 6/7) or full sets

[artifacts-and-arthropods]

45,500-Year-Old Painting of a Warty Pig from the Island of Sulawesi, in Indonesia: this is one of the world's oldest examples of figurative art, and one of the earliest known depictions of an animal

This painting was found at Leang Tedongnge, which is a limestone cave located on the island of Sulawesi, in Indonesia. It was created at least 45,500 years ago, but it's still remarkably well-preserved.

Above: a close-up of the pig's face, showing a pair of "spiky" head crests and preorbital facial warts, which are characteristic features of the Sulawesi warty pig (Sus celebensis), a species that still inhabits the forests of Sulawesi

The painting was created using dark red mineral pigments; it measures 136cm long (about 4.5 feet) from tail-to-snout, and two hand stencils mark the wall just above the pig's haunches. Partial figures from at least two other pigs are visible on the wall several meters away.

Above: two additional paintings are located toward the right side of the wall, but only fragments of the pigs' faces and shoulders remain

The caves of Sulawesi contain the world's oldest known examples of figurative art (i.e. artwork that depicts real or recognizable subjects, like animals and human beings); the oldest figurative painting in the world is a 51,200-year-old depiction of a warty pig with three human-like figures, from the cave of Leang Karampuang. Unfortunately, that painting is much more faded and more badly damaged.

Above: this 51,200-year-old painting from Leang Karampuang is faded and badly damaged, but it depicts another pig interacting with several anthropomorphic figures; this is currently recognized as the world's oldest surviving example of figurative art

Warty pigs appear in over 87% of the prehistoric animal paintings that have been documented in Sulawesi. Many of the other paintings depict a small, buffalo-like creature called an anoa (Bubalus sp.), which is a type of wild bovid that is also endemic to Indonesia. Both animals can still be found on the island of Sulawesi.

Above: anoas depicted in the cave paintings of Leang Timpuseng (top) and Leang Bulu' Sipong (bottom); the painting from Leang Bulu' Sipong dates back to at least 48,000 years ago, making it the second-oldest figurative painting in the world

Archaeologists have been aware of Sulawesi's cave art since the 1950's, but dating techniques were not used on the paintings until 2014. For decades, it was assumed that the artwork was less than 10,000 years old, but when animal paintings and hand stencils from seven different caves were finally analyzed in 2014, researchers were shocked to discover that some of the artwork was created more than 39,000 years ago. Since then, archaeologists have discovered and/or dated many other cave paintings from Sulawesi (and some from the neighboring island of Borneo) that date back to between 35,000 and 51,200 years ago.

Above: the painting from Leang Tedongnge

When this particular painting was discovered in 2017, it briefly qualified as the world's oldest example of figurative art and the oldest known depiction of an animal, but it has since been surpassed by two other cave paintings from other sites in Sulawesi. This is still the third-oldest figurative painting in the world.

These discoveries firmly contradict the traditional (and deeply eurocentric) assumptions that were once made regarding the origins of artistic expression, as this article explains:

Previously, the oldest known cave art was thought to have first appeared in Europe 40,000 years ago, showcasing abstract symbols. By 35,000 years ago, the art became more sophisticated, showing horses and other animals.

These latest finds in Indonesia have challenged a long-standing belief that artistic expression – and the cognitive leap that may have accompanied it – began in Europe.

It’s now thought that the capability to create figurative art either emerged before Homo sapiens migrated out of Africa and headed for Europe and Asia more than 60,000 years ago, or that it emerged more than once as humans spread around the globe.

And this article adds:

The geographic location of the painting is significant. Although experts have long recognized that humans originated in Africa, “Europe was once thought of as a ��finishing school’ for humanity,” says archaeologist April Nowell of the University of Victoria in Canada, because all the oldest known examples of art and other sophisticated behaviors were found there. But in reality, the pattern of discoveries just reflected the disproportionate amount of archaeological research that was being carried out in Europe, especially in France.

“This new discovery adds to an already rich record of early and varied rock art from [Indonesia and Australia] and underscores the importance of conducting research outside Europe,” Nowell says.

Unfortunately, many of the cave paintings in Sulawesi and other parts of Indonesia are now rapidly crumbling away as a result of climate change. The limestone surfaces of the cave walls are peeling away at an alarming rate, erasing large sections of the paintings in the process; in some caves, patches of artwork measuring 2-3cm wide vanish every few months.

Sources & More Info:

Science Advances: Oldest Cave Art Found in Sulawesi

CNN: A Warty Pig Painted on a Cave Wall 45,500 Years Ago is the World's Oldest Depiction of an Animal

Smithsonian Magazine: A Journey to the Oldest Cave Paintings in the World

Nature: Narrative Cave Art in Indonesia by 51,200 Years Ago

Nature: Pleistocene Cave Art from Sulawesi, Indonesia

Art Net: Archaeologists Have Discovered a Pristine 45,000-Year-Old Cave Painting of a Pig that May be the Oldest Artwork in the World

Art Net: Some of the Oldest and Most Revered Cave Paintings in the World Are Under Extreme Threat Due to Climate Change

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[vintagehomecollection]

When a black-and-white print is as strong as the cotton fabric used on these chairs, little other pattern is needed to make a room snap together. The overall effect is clean, crisp, and dramatic.

House Beautiful Color, 1993

[independentanon]

"FUCK TRUMP" Mini-Stencil Pop Art

I've decided to make a few mini-stencils to give away locally. I don't know what people would want to do with them, but I imagine they'll think of something (hopefully legal).

I have a few stencil designs I can send you, if you're interested. Just give me a message and we can figure something out.

Stay strong, everyone. Stay safe, and FUCK TRUMP & Co!

[claypigeonpottery]

sold

the four white horses always make me think of the Princess Bride

it’s difficult to capture the colour of this one. it’s a little too yellow in some pictures. the leaves were partially free hand and partially stenciled. the bowl’s a little wonky but not bad for my first large slab-built bowl!

carving the inside of bowls is such a pain though. I always tell myself I won’t do it again but then I do

[theartistjnrdutton]

For Wildlife Wednesday

This is one of my favorite pieces of glow art.

Hope you all enjoy it too.

[hellofeanor]

Is this anywhere near wearable? No. But that won't stop me from poorly pinning it together on my mannequin.

[cali]

hybrid lover dragonfly

[icantflyjets123]

Personally I think this is a downgrade from my first shirt I painted but I don't think this is done. I'm just happy I got the proportions (I hope) kinda in the middle of it

[02nique02]

prayer

[weirdworldofwinnie]

Just a little artwork I did recently... Played around with watercolors and stencils to create a botanical version symbolic of our favorite witches Elphaba and Glinda reaching for each other (inspired by Wicked part 1 poster)

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[creekfiend]

finally got the loveseat in!!! it really looks like a living room now... thank you Glimmer for posing on it for me so I could take this very aesthetic picture

however, as soon as I sat down... the infomercial began....

[drmeghanjones]

[daily-public-domain]

Day 407: Creepy graffiti #2

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someone should draw this guy with the graffiti from yesterday's post lol

–This image is part of the public domain, meaning you can do anything you want with it! (you could even sell it as a shirt, poster or whatever, no need to credit it!)–

[independentanon]

Upside-Down US Flag Mini-Stencil

New mini-stencil design. This above graphic is 100 pixels-per-inch at 11" x 14", if you want to use it yourself.

Just remember, if you make a stencil, they're meant for YOUR PROPERTY ONLY.

Don't forget to fly your flags upside-down, boys and girls and non-binary types. Stay safe, and fuck Trump & Co!